12-14-2011, 02:32 PM
Avete,
My question is about panhellenism or the panhellenic movement of mainland Greece in the Classical period. Did this idea or movement ever evolve to advocate permanent political unity of the Greeks? The idea would have been antithetical to traditional Greek chauvinism which existed among the Greek city-states. But did such an idea have many or any advocates?
I think Isocrates pushed this idea in terms of Athenian imperialism which, IMO, doesn't invalidate him as a panhellenist. But was he alone? And could Aeschines, the pro-Macedonian politician, fall into this category as well?
How strong was the movement? Is there evidence of Greek politicians from various city-states acting in concert to form a permanent political union in the form of Athenian rule, Macedonian rule, or something else?
~Theo
My question is about panhellenism or the panhellenic movement of mainland Greece in the Classical period. Did this idea or movement ever evolve to advocate permanent political unity of the Greeks? The idea would have been antithetical to traditional Greek chauvinism which existed among the Greek city-states. But did such an idea have many or any advocates?
I think Isocrates pushed this idea in terms of Athenian imperialism which, IMO, doesn't invalidate him as a panhellenist. But was he alone? And could Aeschines, the pro-Macedonian politician, fall into this category as well?
How strong was the movement? Is there evidence of Greek politicians from various city-states acting in concert to form a permanent political union in the form of Athenian rule, Macedonian rule, or something else?
~Theo
Jaime
